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Generac CEO Says Demand for Power Generators Is High: ‘We Can't Make Them Fast Enough'
Extreme winter weather in the South and resulting power outages increase demand for generators, Generac CEO Aaron Jagdfeld said.
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Appalachian Power Says Cut-Off Notices Are Just a Formality
Virginia’s second-largest electricity provider says customers who have fallen behind on their bills might be getting cut-off notices in the mail, but no one’s service is going to be turned off
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Uptick in Utility Scams Possible in Maryland With End of Moratorium on Shut-Offs
Customer advocates and utility companies are warning Maryland residents about utility-related scams now that the state’s moratorium on shut-offs has ended.
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What to Do If You're Facing a Utility Shutoff in Maryland
Utility companies in Maryland can begin shutting off services to customers for lack of payment. Here’s what to do if you’re facing a shutoff. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Thousands of Families Behind on Utility Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic
Susan Hogan reports the utility companies are urging customers to contact them immediately to set up payment plans or apply for other assistance.
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Thousands of Families Behind on Utility Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic
Seven months into the pandemic, we’re getting a clearer picture of just how many people are falling behind on their bills. Most water, gas and electric providers are reporting a sharp increase in the number of accounts with outstanding balances. The companies are urging customers to contact them immediately to set up payment plans or apply for other assistance....
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Virginia Moratorium on Utility Disconnections Expires
Restrictions that prevented utility companies from shutting off electricity, gas, water and sewer ended in Virginia Monday. The moratorium on disconnections began on March 16 to help those struggling to pay their bills during the pandemic. The State Corporation Commission rejected a bid by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to extend the moratorium. However, the commission ordered jurisdictional utilities to continue…
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Virginia Moratorium on Utility Disconnections Expires
Restrictions that prevented utility companies from shutting off electricity, gas, water and sewer ended in Virginia Monday.
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Washington Gas Requests Rate Increase
A consumer group is warning about a possible rate hike for Washington Gas customers after the parent company of Washington Gas submitted a request to increase rates and charges. If it goes through, customers in Washington, D.C., can expect to see the average bill go up by 30%, or about $13 every month. Washington Gas says it needs $26 million…
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Washington Gas Requests Rate Increase
WGL, which owns Washington Gas, says it needs an additional $26 million to cover costs. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on the rate hike request.